2026 Camp Good News® Service Opportunities
There is much to be done at camp!
Thank you for your interest in serving the Lord on the Camp Good News® (CGN) staff. God makes this ministry possible through the faithful service of His people who give of themselves so children can hear the Good News and experience the love of Christ in tangible ways. Each year, God uses the camp experience to draw many to the Savior!
Below is a list of volunteer staff positions, including minimum age requirements and primary responsibilities. Serving on camp staff is not a vacation, but an investment in heavenly treasures that will bless your heart for eternity (Matthew 6:20). Every position is vital to the success of the camp. As staff keep Christ as their focus, trusting Him for strength and wisdom, God faithfully equips them to meet the challenges of the work.
CABIN COUNSELOR (2 per cabin): 18 years of age or older with a God-given desire to minister to children; born again with a good testimony of obedience to Christ and is willing to be trained in the principles of first aid and CPR (certification not required).
Supervises assigned cabin group of children to oversee their safety and wellbeing.
Leads cabin prayer, devotion, and share times—emphasizing the importance of salvation through faith in Christ.
Enthusiastically leads their group to the scheduled activities and participates in the activities unless arrangements have been made for others to oversee their cabin group in the activity.
Enforces camp rules, correcting misbehavior and rewarding good behavior.
Cooperates with the Dean and reports any unresolved problems to him.
Encourages Bible verse memorization and keeps a record of verses learned for the Dean.
Shows equitable concern and care for each camper, sharing God's love for them in word and deed.
Helps maintain order at his/her table during mealtime.
Attends scheduled counselor/staff meetings.
Does not leave camp during breaks without permission first.
Does not disrupt ongoing programs during breaks.
LIFEGUARD: 16 years of age or older with current lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel certificates. Lifeguards should have a great understanding for the safety of others and are gentle, yet authoritative. For those wishing to become lifeguard certified, please contact the camp office—we may be able to help cover the costs associated with becoming a certified lifeguard.
Carefully supervises the pool, during pool time, to ensure patron safety.
Enforces pool rules, correcting any dangerous or potentially dangerous behavior in the pool area.
Gives each child a swimming test during the first afternoon to determine if a life vest is required.
Helps anyone in the pool who needs it.
Encourages the children to play in a considerate and fair manner.
Helps maintain the cleanliness of the pool area at all times.
Secures the pool area when not in use—making sure the gate is locked after the last period of the day or, between periods if a lifeguard is not there.
Attends in-service orientation the first morning of the camp week in which you are serving.
Reports any hazardous concerns, injuries and supervision issues to senior staff.
Communicate regularly with the other lifeguards, any information significant to the well-being of those being supervised.
R.T.B. (Recreation/Trash/Bathrooms): 14 years of age or older with a desire to serve others with a cheerful heart; takes direction well from their supervisors and is in good physical and spiritual health. This position will require you to help in other aspects of camp ministry as well. The list below is only part of this position’s duties.
Recreation
Help set-up/tear-down rec. events.
Help supervise various camp activities throughout the day.
Encourage and motivate the children to do their best in whatever it is they are doing.
Trash
Continually monitors trashcans throughout camp (Kitchen, dining hall area, bathrooms, etc.), emptying them and lining them with new bags as needed.
Bathrooms
Clean all bathrooms each day (showers, toilets, sinks, trashcans, etc.).
Restock supplies as needed.
ASSISTANT COOK: 18 years of age or older with cooking experience—knowledge of cooking for large groups is helpful; born again with a servant's heart; and the ability to work congenially with others.
Prepares meals on the menu as directed by the Head Cook.
Is aware of any food allergies for the week and works closely with the Head Cook to ensure every child is safely and thoughtfully accommodated.
Helps the efficient utilization and storage of all food items.
Cleans food preparation areas and equipment after use and ensures their safe operation and storage.
Assist with the cleaning of dishes.
Works with the Head Cook on matters pertaining to the service of meals and storage of leftover food.
Attend staff meetings and evening chapel services (overnight camps) as time permits.
Does not leave camp unless arranged with camp director, nor disrupts ongoing programs during breaks.
Ensure that the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned at the end of each camp session and ready for the next week of camp.
MEDICAL STAFF: 18 or older with proper medical license: Dr., P.A., Nurse, Paramedic, etc.
Administers first aid to campers or staff who are injured or become ill at camp.
Receives and safely stores all medication needed by campers when they check in and sees that they take their proper dosage at the proper times each day as directed on their medication or camp form.
Checks each child at registration for any contagious condition.
Oversee the operation of the "Camp Hospital", ensuring that we have the necessary medical supplies, and making sure the needs of any camper or staff who are in the hospital are being met.
Communicates with parents regarding any illness or injury of a camper or minor staff (those under the age of 18).
Always stays on site unless an emergency arises, and other arrangements have been made.
Keeps a log of all visits to the nurse, including the time, name, and visible symptoms.
Keeps the director informed of any illness or injury that is moderate to severe or potentially troublesome.
Informs the director of medical supply needs.
BIBLE TEACHER: An adult, 18 years of age or older, with a God-given desire to minister to children; born again with a good testimony of obedience to Christ and a solid understanding of biblical teaching.
Teaches children (up to two classes per day) the Bible story and memory verse presented in the current curriculum set that will be chosen before camp by the camp Director.
Makes sure each child has a clear understanding of the Gospel.
Ends each class with a clear invitation for each child to accept Christ as their personal Savior.
Communicates with the counselors any decision that may have been made by a child during Bible.
MISSIONS TEACHER: An adult, 18 years of age or older, with a God-given desire to minister to children, who is born again with a testimony of obedience to Christ. Missions trip experience not required. The missions teacher can use personal missions experience or Child Evangelism Fellowship® approved missionary stories to teach the children.
Teaches children in up to two classes per day.
Makes sure the children understand who/what a missionary is.
Attempts to cultivate a desire within each child to see those who are unsaved come to know the Lord—whether this be in their home, at school, with their friends, etc.